Category Manager - Toys (E-Commerce/ Retail)

As a Category Manager for Toys, you will play a crucial role in leading and scaling the Toys category by onboarding leading brands and launching them across e-commerce marketplaces and offline retail channels. Your responsibilities will include managing the end-to-end brand lifecycle for global brands to expand in international markets and building a curated portfolio of brands exclusively in the Toys category. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and scale the Toys category by onboarding leading Toys brands and launching them across e-commerce marketplaces and offline retail channels. - Manage the end-to-end brand lifecycle for global brands to scale in international markets. - Build and manage a curated portfolio of brands exclusively in the Toys category. - Drive brand growth through assortment expansion, optimize underperforming SKUs, iterate packaging, content, and supply chain, and partner with cross-functional teams to maximize brand performance. - Contribute to a robust omnichannel presence across Ecommerce and offline channels as feasible. - Drive profitability and scalability through margin management and GMV contribution. Qualifications Required: - Prior 8+ years of work experience in category management, including 4+ years in offline retail and eCommerce, with at least 2+ years in the Toys category preferred. - Deep understanding of Toys" specific consumer behavior, product assortment, manufacturing, and supplier network. - Expertise in marketplace/retail selling, including category strategy, pricing, visibility, and marketing levers. - Demonstrated success in scaling assortment and lifecycle SKU management. - Proven record of cross-functional collaboration across brand, ops, tech, and analytics. Additionally, it will be beneficial to have a good understanding of Toys" specific consumer behavior, product assortment, manufacturing, and supplier network. Expertise in marketplace/retail selling, including category strategy, pricing, visibility, and marketing levers, will be advantageous. Demonstrated success in scaling assortment and lifecycle SKU management, along with a proven record of cross-functional collaboration across brand, ops, tech, and analytics, will be key to excelling in this role.,